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August 12, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Secures Large-Scale German Military Contract

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro deal with the German Armed Forces for Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems by the end of 2025. According to CEO Armin Papperger, the...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Wins $260M in Contracts to Deliver Advanced Airborne Munitions to Israel

Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded two contracts totaling approximately $260 million to deliver advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense. The agreements aim to strengthen the...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

BDT UK Presents New Beretta and Sako Rifles as L85 Replacement

BDT UK has showcased the Beretta New Assault Rifle Platform alongside a Sako AR-15-style weapon in its campaign to replace the British Armed Forces’ long-serving standard-issue rifle. The initiative...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Slovakian Company Unveils Updated Design of ‘Wolf’ Anti-Drone Vehicle

Slovakia’s DefTech has released a fresh image of the Wolf 25 AD, a modular “drone hunter” system designed to counter both airborne threats and ground targets. Mounted on an...

August 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Signs Deal to Deliver Munitions to Lithuania, Grenades to Estonia

Rheinmetall has secured new infantry ammunition contracts with Estonia and Lithuania, totaling €33 million ($38 million) in value. Estonia Agreement Estonia signed a framework deal worth approximately €17 million...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Royal Thai Army Deploys Laser Weapon to Defend Against Drone Threats

To address the rising danger of UAV incursions, the Royal Thai Army has rolled out a high-energy laser weapon. This directed energy weapon (DEW) is said to fire a...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Lead NATO in Acquiring US Military Equipment for Ukraine

According to the Dutch defense ministry, the Netherlands will acquire €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine—becoming the first NATO member to fully support a package...

July 31, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Aselsan Unveils Next-Gen Tactical Systems Covering Comms to Counter-Drone Tech

Turkish defense company Aselsan has introduced its latest suite of tactical systems at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, targeting emerging threats across multiple domains. The new systems address operational needs...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Ukraine and United States Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian state defense company Ukroboronprom has partnered with U.S.-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint venture for gunpowder production in the United States, aimed at supplying the...

July 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Plans Purchase of Over 200 Mobile Artillery Units

To replace its aging M109 artillery units, Spain is launching a major procurement effort to acquire over 200 self-propelled howitzers, split between tracked and wheeled variants. The initiative, exceeding...